Pilsen and beyond galleries
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Pilsen and beyond galleries

Marisol CruzMarisol Cruz · 0 likes
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Pilsen and beyond galleries

Marisol Cruz
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Okay so this is basically my whole life outside the coffee shop lol — the spots I drag my sketchbook to, the openings I show up to way too early for the free wine, the walls that make me stop mid-bite of my elote and just stare. Mostly 18th Street because that's home, mi casa, but I threw in a few further-out joints porque a girl's gotta see the whole city sometimes. Anyway here's my list, go wander it, say hi if you see me sketching on the bus lol.

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Pilsen and beyond galleries — 8 items
NameTickAddressCityMy take
1National Museum of Mexican Art1852 W 19th St, Chicago, IL 60608ChicagoFree, always, and it still makes me cry a little every single time — this is the heart of Pilsen no cap lol
2Pilsen Arts & Community House1637 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608ChicagoPACH is basically mi segunda casa — community energy, emerging artists, and the open mic down the block makes it a perfect double header
3Colby Gallery1626 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608ChicagoSmall space, huge heart — the owner's been part of Open Studios forever and it shows, every visit feels like walking into somebody's labor of love
4Woman Made Gallery1332 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60607ChicagoNot technically Pilsen but close enough to bike — feminist, fierce, and the group shows always leave me thinking for days, muy necesario
5Guerrero Gallery1440 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608ChicagoTiny storefront but the rotating local work hits different — I always end up staying way longer than I planned lol
6Tonantzin Gallery Shop1173 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608ChicagoPart gallery part shop part vibe — I've bought more earrings here than I care to admit but the art on the walls is the real reason I keep coming back
7Black Atlas Studios953 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608ChicagoScrappy and real, always something new happening — this is the kind of place that reminds you why Pilsen's art scene never sits still
8Homegrown Studio1011 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608ChicagoA real neighborhood gem — the kind of spot you stumble into during Open Studios weekend and end up telling everyone about for a year, te lo juro